5 Recipes from the Banana Tree

The banana tree is amazingly full of health benefits. Almost every major part of the tree can be used to make a variety of mouthwatering dishes. Not many know how to cook using the banana flower or even the banana stem. Here we have listed 5 recipes to cook using the various parts of the wonderful banana tree.

Method:Shred the fruits into thin julienned slices. Cook the banana flowers by adding some turmeric to boiling water and boil the stalks for 10 minutes and drain. Mix this to the rest of the ingredients and add in the salad dressing.

Method:
Boil the dhall and the banana stem till soft. Then drain away the water. Fry the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Then add in the onions and ginger garlic paste. Fry till fragrant. Add in the dhall and banana stem mix together with the curry powders and a little water. Cook till it thickens. Serve.

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4) The unripe green Banana fruit

Banana chips

Method:Peel the skin of the bananas and lay aside. Heat some oil for deep frying. Use a mandolin to slice the bananas directly over the oil and fry the chips for 4 to 5 minutes till golden brown. Sprinkle salty water over the chips and dish out from the frying wok. Serve.

Method:Sprinkle the fish with salt and turmeric powder. Cover both sides of the fish with the sambal paste mixed with the brown sugar. Wrap the fish in banana leaf and tie tightly with a string. If the leaf is tough, lightly steam it or soften it with heat before using. Wrap the fish and place it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes. Serve with rice.